Nancy was born on October 13, 1941 in Livingston, Wisconsin to Lester and Vera (Davenport) Reger. She married James Matthews on September 25, 1959 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, Iowa.

She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and bird watching especially hummingbirds and orioles. Nancy was the Salutatorian of her class, graduating from Cobb High School, Cobb, Wisconsin in 1959. She was the owner of J & N Dipworm and enjoyed fishing for catfish in the Mississippi and Rock Rivers with Jim. Nancy adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Jim, Bobbie and rest of Family. My deepest sympathy. Our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you all. May God wrap His arms around you during this difficult time as only He can do & hold you tight. God be with you all. Kyle & Jody Dirks

Posted by: Jody Dirks - Sterling, IL - Acquaintance Aug 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss I didn't know her well but remember buying their catfish supplies at our catfish seminars in Montfort PRAYERS to you JIM and the rest of your family. JIM and Sarah Clifton

Posted by: Jim and Sarah Clifton - Montfort, WI Aug 14, 2017

So very sorry for your Family's loss Be. I loved helping your Mom & Dad and learning about their business and talking about family. Always had a great visit with them.

Posted by: Chris Morgan - STerling, IL - Friend Aug 12, 2017

Keeping you in our prayers

Posted by: Lee & Gina Wiebenga - Freepory, IL - Friend Aug 11, 2017

Billie Jo , Jim and family , I was so sorry to here about Nancy. My heart is breaking for you . I will always remember Nancy and the fun we had, whether it was going out for breakfast , having a little peach tree , or going to the cities shopping. We always had so much fun. I was so glad I got to see her last year on her birthday , that was a great surprise. She was

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Billie Jo , Jim and family , I was so sorry to here about Nancy. My heart is breaking for you . I will always remember Nancy and the fun we had, whether it was going out for breakfast , having a little peach tree , or going to the cities shopping. We always had so much fun. I was so glad I got to see her last year on her birthday , that was a great surprise. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by all. You were truly blessed and I hope in time , good memories will ease your pain. I will keep you all in my prayers , for there is no greater loss than losing your mother. Prayers to all